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T652 TGF

1999 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

267,203 mi
Last recorded267,203 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1999 Volkswagen Transporter143,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT652 TGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 267,203 miles

Central Exhaust system heat shields insecure.

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip/crack inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most front brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm, outer mounting area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most rear brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides. (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 267,203 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Engine. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps inoperative. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust system heat shields insecure.

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area. (2.1.5 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip/crack inside the swept area. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most front brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under side of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear arm, outer mounting area corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most rear brake pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 31 May 2023 259,403 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Head is missing. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner joints. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 31 May 2023 259,403 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Providing no liquid. (3.5 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Head is missing. ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are worn/lipped, pitted and scored. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Play in both inner joints. ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass cracked. (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 27 May 2022 252,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper rubbers are split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Arm front outer mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 243,220 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes are slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both front inner joints have play. ()

Front Steering rack mounting bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust system hanger is missing. Corroded from system. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs are pitted and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 236,614 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has more than one small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 236,614 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen has more than one small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 225,641 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes are slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust system rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 214,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe, near lower flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 214,738 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe, near lower flange (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going too flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 197,472 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 197,438 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 182,778 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 24 Mar 2016 182,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner steering rack joint has play

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2015 172,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 172,012 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust rubber not connected

o.s.r ,n.s.f wheels been repaired

rear exhaust box slight leak

slight play in lower steering colume uj

Pass 6 Jan 2014 165,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 161,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 156,855 miles

Front pads worn very thin, almost at wear limit.

NS mirror glass loose in housing.

OSF brake hose outer casing starting to crack slightly.

Rear discs very badly corroded.

Fail 31 Jan 2012 156,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front pads worn very thin, almost at wear limit.

NS mirror glass loose in housing.

OSF brake hose outer casing starting to crack slightly.

Rear discs very badly corroded.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 143,503 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 128,685 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 128,685 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 114,324 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 107,359 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 97,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 89,054 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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T652 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1999 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 143,659 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T652 TGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 27 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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T652 TGF is a 1999 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 25 June 1999.

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